Itsukushima Shinto Shrine

World Heritage

Japan

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Itsukushima in the Seto Inland Sea has been a sacred place for Shintoism since ancient times. The earliest shrine buildings here were probably built in the 6th century. The current shrine was built in the 12th century, and the buildings are arranged harmoniously, showing a high level of art and technology. The shrine uses the contrast of colors and shapes of mountains and sea to embody the Japanese concept of scenic beauty, integrating nature and human creativity.